Crime

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Gossip Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty's Alleged Rape Victim Tearfully Speaks Out Kenneth Petty's alleged rape victim tearfully pleads with Nicki Minaj and her husband to stop harassing her family. By Alex Zidel January 04, 2021
Crime Young Thug Seemingly Reacts To YFN Lucci's Murder Charge Young Thug appears to respond to YFN Lucci's arrest for murder in a surprising manner. By Alex Zidel January 14, 2021
Life Rod Wave Arrest: 25-Year-Old Reportedly In Florida Police Custody Blogs are alleging that Wave was taken into custody today (April 3) after authorities found weapons/ammo on his person. By Hayley Hynes April 03, 2024
Crime Young Thug Faces New Gang, Drug, & Gun Charges: Report The rapper has reportedly been hit with a new indictment that also names Yak Gotti. By Erika Marie August 09, 2022
Crime Rich Porter's Niece Reportedly Reacts To Alpo Martinez's Death Alpo Martinez was shot and killed in Harlem on Sunday morning. By Aron A. November 01, 2021
Crime Takeoff Murder Suspect Receives $5K From Judge For P.I.: Report After requesting money to pay for a P.I., a judge granted the motion. By Erika Marie December 09, 2022
Music R Kelly Defends Diddy And Calls His Federal Investigation A "Conspiracy" In Resurfaced Report R. Kelly was convicted on very similar charges to those that Diddy faces. By Gabriel Bras Nevares September 26, 2024
Crime Rapper Chucky Trill Killed During NBA All-Star Weekend In Atlanta: Report Tributes to the 33-year-old rising rapper have poured in from Bun B, Lil Flip, and many others. "This was a good man," said Bun. By Erika Marie March 05, 2021
Crime Rapper Tripple Beanz Shot & Killed In Broad Daylight: Report Fetty Wap's friend and collaborator was callously murdered in a brazen ambush. By Erika Marie December 03, 2020
Crime YNW Melly Double Murder Crime Scene Photos Released YNW Melly is facing the death penalty. By Alex Zidel November 25, 2019
Crime Gucci Mane's Artist Foogiano Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison: Report Meek Mill and Renni Rucci call for Foogiano's freedom after the 1017 rapper was reportedly sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly burning his ankle monitor off. By Aron A. May 03, 2021
Music 6ix9ine Allegedly Shot Former Friend In The Head As Part Of Gang Initiation Tekashi's former affiliates are coming for his crimes. By Sandra E October 21, 2019